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296. How to Show Up as the Parent You Want to Be (Even When You’re Exhausted) with Bryan Post

from Win the Day · host James Whittaker

“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.” — Simone WeilIn a world obsessed with screens and instant gratification, how do we protect our children's minds and keep our families truly connected?Today, we welcome back one of our most popular guests, Bryan Post. As one of the world’s leading authorities on child behavior, Bryan teaches a simple but powerful truth: behavior is the language of stress—and healing happens through emotional connection.Over the past 30 years, Bryan has helped thousands of families navigate their toughest challenges. His book, From Fear to Love, has sold 1M+ copies and is used by adoption agencies and clinicians around the world. He is a father of seven and grandfather of three.In this episode:• How to protect your kids from the dangerous addiction of online attention.• The hidden psychological toll of early fame.• The exact signs that show your child is ready for a smartphone.• How burnt-out career parents can leave "work mode" at the front door.Let’s WIN THE DAY with Bryan Post!_🎬 Episode website (including 4K video, full transcript, best quotes, etc.): https://jameswhitt.com/296-win-the-day-podcast-bryan-post/_Episode links:🎯 What’s the ONE thing the world’s top performers do to win their day? Download your FREE playbook “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠50 Ways to Win the Day⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” and find out🎞️ Episode 228: Parenting with Purpose (Part 1) with Bryan Post💗 Bondify.ai app—includes 14-day free trial📷 Bryan Post Instagram📚 Download free book ‘From Fear to Love’ by Bryan Post⚡ Bryan Post website🎬 Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Win the Day YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel💚 Give the Win the Day podcast a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5-star rating on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🙏 Give the Win the Day podcast a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5-star rating on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_Timemarkers:00:00 Meet Bryan Post: how to parent with purpose in a world of screens1:49 Interview starts3:23 What is love-based parenting? A simple definition4:39 Why your child's bad behavior is a sign of stress, not defiance5:42 Why love-based parenting is not the same as gentle parenting7:18 How to stop reacting to your child's behavior: get curious instead9:37 Why timeouts and consequences don't actually work11:30 How to discipline your child without punishment12:43 When to raise your voice with your kids (and how to do it right)14:15 How to teach kids responsibility through modeling, not reacting17:24 Why connection before correction is the key to teaching kids18:26 How to handle sibling fights without punishing the aggressor21:54 Why shaming your child backfires (and what to do instead)24:22 Why kids respect firm parents more than permissive ones26:17 How to build trust so your teenager opens up to you (and how to respond when your teen vapes or breaks the rules)29:15 Why punishment fails: the truth about prison and recidivism30:49 How to handle sibling jealousy when one child gets more attention33:41 How to help kids who tie their self-worth to social media likes41:18 Why your child needs your full attention (the science of oxytocin)46:20 How to be a good parent when you're burnt out or overwhelmed48:38 What age should a child get a smartphone?53:46 How to guide kids who want to be YouTubers and content creators57:23 How to repair a broken relationship with your teenager_Want to support the show?1. Hit 'Follow'.2. Leave a 5-star rating.3. Share this episode with a friend.This will help the podcast get discovered by more people so they can Win the Day, too.Thank you for your support! It truly means a lot 💕Onward and upward always…#WinTheDayPS — Enjoyed this episode? You'll love this one, too:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Episode 228⁠: Parenting with Purpose (Part 1) with Bryan Post

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